Monday, September 24, 2012 Maritime News

US Navy to Name Research Vessel in Honor of Neil Armstrong

Sep 24, 2012

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announces that the first Armstrong-class Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research (AGOR) ship will be named 'Neil Armstrong'. Mabus

OW Bunker Launches Global QC Standard

Sep 24, 2012

OW Bunker, suppliers of marine fuels and lubricants worldwide, launch a new standard to ensure the quality of products supplied by its physical division. The

Scientists to Brief on Cutting-edge Maritime Related Research

Sep 24, 2012

The NATO Centre for Maritime Research & Experimentation participates for the first time in the Science Festival 2012 in Genoa, Italy. How can science help fight

Scholarship Fund Launched by US Coast Guard Foundation

Sep 24, 2012

The non-profit Coast Guard Foundation establishes the Walter Joseph Hickel, Jr. Scholarship Fund at its recent Alaska Awards dinner. “I am very honored to announce

Yachting Industry Future Debated at Monaco Yacht Show

Sep 24, 2012

Marine Industries Association of South Florida hosts Monaco discussions with international grouping on the future of the yachting industry. The Marine Industries

Asia's First Floating LNG Project to Have GE Compressors

Sep 24, 2012

GE Oil & Gas to supply gas turbine-driven compressor train technology to Malaysia’s Petronas for a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility. The start-up

'Rena' Wreck Shrinks Under Resolve's Helicopter, Crane Barge Assault

Sep 24, 2012

Following six weeks of intensive operations RESOLVE Salvage & Fire announce removal of 600 tons of steel from the bow section of the Rena wreck off Tauranga, New Zealand.

Ocean Acidification Putting Coastal Jobs at Risk

Sep 24, 2012

A NOAA study finds that ocean acidification is accelerated in nutrient-rich areas putting marine resources, coastal economies, at risk. Carbon dioxide released from decaying algal blooms,

Seadrill Orders New Ultra-deepwater Drillship

Sep 24, 2012

Seadrill has entered into a turnkey contract to build a new ultra-deepwater drillship at the Samsung yard in South Korea, for 2014 delivery. The project value

Konecranes to Supply Nine RTG's to W. Africa Container Terminal

Sep 24, 2012

Konecranes to supply nine RTG's (Rubber Tired Gantry) to Bolloré Group in West Africa. The cranes will be delivered to MPS Container Terminal in Tema, Ghana and Benin Container Terminal in Cotonou,

Hybrid Hype

Sep 24, 2012

One of the greatest slices of the American workboat market can be found in the Big Apple The Hudson and East rivers are constantly abuzz with swarms of ferry, patrol, and cargo traffic.

A Primer on Current Environmental Standards

Sep 24, 2012

EEDI, SEEMP, ECAs, ISO 14001 – and you, too … Environmental standards come with a mess of acronyms that can be difficult to comprehend. I’ll demystify four of those acronyms here.

Harald Fassmer – Chairman, VSM

Sep 24, 2012

Harald Fassmer is the new Chairman of Verband für Schiffbau und Meerestechnik e. V. (VSM), the German organization representing the country’s political and commercial maritime industry interests.

Looking East for Cost Savings

Sep 24, 2012

Horizon Line’s vessel modifications bring light to an interesting and somewhat mysterious equation. MarPro takes a closer look. Jones Act rules are tricky, but

BOEM: 38 Million-Acre Oil &Gas Lease Sale in the Central GOM

Sep 24, 2012

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Tommy P. Beaudreau announced that BOEM will offer 38 million acres in

Egyptian Prime Minister Visits with ENI CEO in Cairo

Sep 24, 2012

Egyptian Prime Minister Hesham Qandil and Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni met today in Cairo to discuss Eni’s activities in the country. During the meeting, which was cordial and constructive,

Technical Engineer Joins Global Satellite USA

Sep 24, 2012

Global Satellite USA hired Hassen Ben Khalifa as Technical Engineer. He has a multi-disciplined engineering background, combining Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication

Training the Next Generation at Great Lakes Towing

Sep 24, 2012

The Great Lakes Towing Company and Great Lakes Shipyard have entered into another year as a partner in St. Martin de Porres High School’s Corporate Work Study Program.

Midsummer Meddling

Sep 24, 2012

France’s attitude to superyachts these days is rich with ironies. The official talk is of an era of redressement, or “putting right” the former state of affairs including public finances.

Sea Design’s ‘New Build Service’: Uniforms for new Superyachts

Sep 24, 2012

Sea Design, a supplier of personalised superyacht uniforms based in Antibes, France, has revealed its New Build Service specialising in uniforms for new and in-progress superyacht builds.

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